Network Engineer- Data - III

The Judge Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Our client is currently seeking a Network Engineer- Data - III (Remote). This position requires a strong background in network engineering, particularly with IP Layer 1-3 for Edge Networks and a solid understanding of MPLS. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with virtualization of networks and a functional knowledge of TCP/IP (both IPv4 and IPv6). The role involves engineering spine and leaf fabric architecture networks in mobile switching centers across the western US territory. The candidate will need to understand network designs and translate them into usable configurations within the spine/leaf network. In this role, you will be responsible for building Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and deploying network configurations. You will also be tasked with building networks for interconnection to Cloud Platforms (VCP) to support growth, capacity, and expansion. Strong interaction with PNF and VNF applications teams is essential, as well as working with underlay and overlay controllers for network creation, modeling, and deployments. The position requires overseeing network builds from procurement to "In Service" and ensuring that new networks are built and migrated to meet KPIs. The candidate must possess a strong ability to understand end-to-end call flows for deploying network services and manage network engineering projects to deliver on time. This role will also involve project oversight and ownership, ensuring that all engineering tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. The work week will consist of 40 hours, primarily during the day, with occasional overnight maintenance window support required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering spine and leaf fabric architecture networks in mobile switching centers across the western US territory.
• Understand network designs and translate them into usable configurations within the spine/leaf network.
• Build Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and/or use automated workflows to check initial connectivity and deploy initial configuration to spine/leaf networks.
• Build networks for interconnection to Cloud Platforms (VCP) for growth, capacity, and expansion.
• Engineer network solutions with strong interaction with PNF and VNF applications teams.
• Work with underlay and overlay controllers for network creation, modeling, and deployments.
• Oversee network builds from procurement to 'In Service'.
• Interact with design and architecture teams developing future networks.
• Work with peer teams to ensure new networks are built and migrated to meet KPIs.
• Manage network engineering projects to deliver on time and ensure project oversight and ownership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Experience with IP Layer 1-3 for Edge Networks and strong knowledge of MPLS.
• Experience with MPLS Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization of networks.
• Functional knowledge of TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6).
• Hands-on experience with VXLAN and/or Segment Routing.
• Experience building Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and deploying network configurations.
• Five or more years of relevant work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Worked with Cisco (VTS), Itential (IAP) or HPNA automation tools.
• Understanding of networking-specific technologies: IPV6, L2VPN, L3VPN, OSPFv3, mp-BGP, QOS/Traffic Engineering, MPLS (LDP & TDP), inter-AS MPLS, and m-VPN.
• Cisco and Nokia or other networking certifications.
• A telecommunications background.
• A strong ability to understand end-to-end call flows for deploying network services.
• Knowledge of or prior experience with cloud and scripting experience in Linux, Openstack, Python, and virtualization.